Female school workers win equality battle in the UK

A group of female school employees have won a Supreme Court victory in their equal pay fight against a local authority.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2013 - 11:42

A group of female school employees have won a Supreme Court victory in their equal pay fight against a local authority.

Five justices in London announced a ruling today in favour of 251 classroom assistants, support for learning assistants and nursery nurses employed by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

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